Spectrum: Senior Show Exhibition

Spectrum, a exhibition of works by graduating Studio Art students, will be presented in the Changing Gallery of the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries. Show dates are March 2–25, with an opening reception Friday, March 2, 7:00–9:00 PM.

Participating artists:
Shawn Allen
Elizabeth Carney
Channa Cerza
Jenny De Jaager
Stephanie Eley
Patrice Gilliam
Sarah Kathryn Harrington
Christopher Hayden
Elizabeth Hufstedler
Natia Joyner
Karine Lombardo
La’shawn Mackey-Robinson
Rachel Manoso
Anna Nguyen
Oktawian Otlewski
Kaitlyn Paulsen
Holly Pim
John Shield
Valerie Spivey
Kaitlyn Wash
Courtney White
Tracina Wilkerson
Caine Wilkes
Jillian Williams
Yi Zhang

ODU Art Students Participate in “Diamond Dust”

ODU Studio Art and Art History students are participating in the creation of Diamond Dust, artist Judith Braun‘s 50-foot mural in progress at the Chrysler Museum’s Waitzer Community Gallery, February 11–17. A live stream of the work in progress can be found here. The participating students are Stephanie Eley, Rachel Gaus, Abigail Johnson, Karl Jones, Karine Lombardo, Nicole Marlowe, Oktawian Otlewski, Holly Pim, Larissa Williams, Rali Manouk, Heather Prestage, Bianca Rawlings, and Elyse Lovelace. (Photo of Judith Braun by Cesar Delgado Wixan.)

Alumnus named Teacher of the Year

Art Education alumnus Brandon Burdick (’07) was recently designated Douglass Park Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Douglass Park is part of the Portsmouth public school system. Congratulations to Brandon on his achievement!

NYC Field Trip!

Come and visit The MoMA, The Whitney Museum, and other exciting destinations! The Art Department has scheduled a Weekend Field Trip to New York City. Sprinter Bus departs from ODU Friday, March 2, 11:30 PM  and arrives in NYC Saturday, March 3, 6:00 AM. The bus returns to ODU Sunday, March 4, 11:00 PM. Cost is $60 round trip fare, $50 room at the West Side YMCA. If you don’t select a roommate, one will be assigned. Payment must be paid in cash in the Art Office by February 14, 2012 to reserve your seat. Estimated total costs including fare, meals, museum admission will be around $150 – $175. 50 seats are available and reservations may be made immediately. Participating professors will be developing specific itineraries.

Nikki Webb in AltDaily

Visual Studies graduate and adjunct faculty member Nikki Webb was AltDaily’s Friday Featured Artist on December 3. To read the story go here.

Manuel Zavala Design Honorably Mentioned

Studio Art/Graphic Design student Manuel Zavala received Honorable Mention for his Origami Festival Poster at the Flux Student Design Competition held by AIGA Blue Ridge. His poster was exhibited at the awards ceremony at The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center in Frederick, Maryland and will be displayed on the AIGA Blue Ridge website.

Don Esindu Senior Show

Don Esindu will present his senior show, Proudly African,  at the Amazing African Restaurant in Virginia Beach, November 20 – 26. The exhibition will comprise of prints, photos, paintings and screening of two documentary films on Nigeria culture: The Osun Osogbo Festival of Nigeria and Ancient Nok Art Culture of Nigeria. An opening reception will be held on the  November 20, 2:00–5:00pm.

Ivelis Perdomo at Webb Center Student Art Gallery

Free Form, an exhibition of photographs and paintings by Ivelis Perdomo, will be shown at the Webb Center Student Art Gallery, November 12–26. An opening reception will be held Saturday, November 12, 6:00–8:00pm. For more information, contact Ivelis at ivelisperdomo@gmail.com. Visit her websites: ivelisperdomo.weebly.com and strykapose.com.

Histories: Both Private and Collective

Old Dominion University Art Education program presents:
Histories: Both Private and Collective
FREE Saturday Morning Art Classes at ODU Fall 2011 for Students Grades 5–12.
November 12 & November 19
Join us for art lessons inspired by self-taught artwork from the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries, and Into the Mainstream on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art.
ODU Art Education Program is proud to present free Saturday Morning Art Classes (SMAC) designed and taught by ODU Art Education Students!
Go here to register!

For more  information, contact Patricia Edwards at: paedward@odu.edu or 757-683-4047 art office

Natalie Stroud Senior Show

Explorations of Disrepair, the Senior Show of Natalie Stroud, will be shown at Boush Street and West Olney Road in Norfolk, November 12–26. An opening reception will be held on NOvember 12, 6:00–8:00pm. For more information, contact Natalie at nstro003@odu.edu or 757 635 0169.